In-home Lifestyle Family Session | The Klein Family | Clifton Park, NY
We had a Taylor Swift dance party in the living room, baked cookies in the kitchen, and snuggled on the couch to read a book. This in-home lifestyle family session with the Klein family was filled with love, laughter, and so much energy.
When someone invites me into their home, I know I’m entering a sacred space. I come in respectfully and take a few minutes to talk to everyone about how they’re feeling. Unless we’ve had a session together before, I know the kiddos sometimes take a few minutes to warm up, so I show them my camera, ask them if they like having their photo taken, and if they want to show me their rooms. I’ve spent the last few years watching Briar and Ada grow at their family’s annual event the PSA5K, so they welcomed me with open arms immediately and couldn’t wait to show me their rooms, including the sweet 3D-printed hearts they had created for their classes as valentine gifts!
We moved through the session with ease, and I kind of sat back and let the family do their thing, documenting it from corners of the room and letting the energy wash over all of us. I have a sister, and we’re about the same ages as Briar and Ada. I couldn’t help but relive our own childhood, watching them dance, be silly, and love each other.
At the end of our session, the girls hugged me and told me they had a gift for me. They gave me the 3D-printed heart they had made. I was honestly SO touched, and tears welled up in my eyes. I will keep it close to my heart whenever I think of our session. Thank you so much to the Klein family for welcoming me into your home—it was a day I’ll cherish always!
